"Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated" - The Rivalry Thread

[Jeff Lebowski]

So do Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, West Virginia, Kansas State and Iowa State, but I don't see the same side quests being done by Big 12 content creators. It's entirely possible my algorithm just doesn't show those to me.

All of those universities listed have a much smaller alumni base than BYU (I just googled it). BYU's is larger than anyone in the conference with the sole exception of Arizona State, which is the largest University in the US.

[wally]

And wealthy.

The eye of the needle. Will BYU grads put their hedonistic pursuits of sports glory ahead of the gospel? Time, the 'Brethren' and NIL budget will tell!!

[beefytee]

The eye of the needle. Will BYU grads put their hedonistic pursuits of sports glory ahead of the gospel? Time, the 'Brethren' and NIL budget will tell!!

Who says sports glory is hedonistic? It is a tool given us from above!

BYU athletics is one of the church's best missionary tools!

Moroni isn't blowing a vuvuzela for nothing!

[Bo Diddley]

Moroni isn't blowing a vuvuzela for nothing!

[falafel]

And wealthy.

A$$ on her healthy.

Why were you up so early AA?

[falafel]

So do Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, West Virginia, Kansas State and Iowa State, but I don't see the same side quests being done by Big 12 content creators. It's entirely possible my algorithm just doesn't show those to me.

I tend to agree with your overall analysis. Of course, The Dude is right about our fanbase being large and active. But so many years wandering the college fb wilderness has caused that fanbase to treat the media's recent approval like mana from heaven.

[falafel]

Who says sports glory is hedonistic? It is a tool given us from above!

BYU athletics is one of the church's best missionary tools!

Moroni isn't blowing a vuvuzela for nothing!

[SteelBlue]

I tend to agree with your overall analysis. Of course, The Dude is right about our fanbase being large and active. But so many years wandering the college fb wilderness has caused that fanbase to treat the media's recent approval like mana from heaven.

Add these guys to the list. They discovered the BYU goldmine when they did a preview of the ECU game (one of the hosts played for ECU). Look at the comments. People trying to fly them to Provo already.

[originalsocal]

Add these guys to the list. They discovered the BYU goldmine when they did a preview of the ECU game (one of the hosts played for ECU). Look at the comments. People trying to fly them to Provo already.

"A belt out the tub!"

[SteelBlue]

"A belt out the tub!"

A benefit of the gold mine is that we get much better and more unique content. This ain't Jake Hatch taking 15 seconds to pronounce BYU and stating the obvious for 30 min every morning (I feel for him because there really isn't anything substantive to say for 30 min/day)

[SteelBlue]

All of those universities listed have a much smaller alumni base than BYU (I just googled it). BYU's is larger than anyone in the conference with the sole exception of Arizona State, which is the largest University in the US.

None of this really negates my point. It's ok if you don't see it, that's part of it.

[Jeff Lebowski]

None of this really negates my point. It's ok if you don't see it, that's part of it.

Wasn't really negating your point. Both can be true.

[falafel]

Wasn't really negating your point. Both can be true.

So you were just providing context?

[Jeff Lebowski]

So you were just providing context?

Lol. Whatever.

I think the biggest factor is we have a large and passionate fanbase.

[falafel]

Add these guys to the list. They discovered the BYU goldmine when they did a preview of the ECU game (one of the hosts played for ECU). Look at the comments. People trying to fly them to Provo already.

One thing that might be overlooked in this discussion of content creators capitalizing on Cougar fans' desire for acceptance and praise is the fact that these podcasts and videos are constantly putting the BYU name out there. Who cares if they are doing it because of clicks, those clicks are important in today's world. The more clicks, the more exposure, the more exposure, the more opportunities to expand the university and its sports programs.